Timeline
15:41
Grab piping-hot banana bread from this traditional family-run bakery. They start baking around 8AM, so you will catch the fresh batches before the midday rush.
16:21
Walk two minutes to the KOMTAR JBCC complex. Stroll through the four-level mall to stretch your legs and enjoy the air conditioning before heading up.
17:01
Take the elevator to level 34 at JLand Tower. Step out onto the Skyscape viewing platform to see the magnificent Johor Bahru city skyline spread out below you.
18:41
Stay on the Skyscape platform. As the golden light begins at 18:41, the sun sets toward the west, casting a warm glow over the cityscape and the Tebrau Strait in the distance.
19:26
End your evening with South Indian banana-leaf food at Restoran Nilla. The main branch is open 24 hours, so you can enjoy a hearty meal with excellent service whenever you are ready.
Local tip
Restoran Shang Ji closes as early as 1PM if they sell out, so stick to the bakery or the mall for lunch if you are there in the afternoon. For dinner, Restoran Nilla is a safe bet for its famous banana-leaf spread.
Check before you go
- Hiap Joo Bakery is open Mon-Sat 12:30 to 6PM. If you visit on a Sunday, the bakery will be closed, so choose a different day or go later in the day for dinner.
- Restoran Shang Ji is closed on Tuesdays. If you are there on a Tuesday, skip it and go to Restoran Nilla instead.
- Restoran Nilla main branch is open 24 hours daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Johor Bahru (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).